Department actively participates in cutting edge research in national and international platforms and actively encourages students to support and participate in these research projects. Some major research projects include nuclear space propulsion, space tourism, remote sensing for disaster mitigation and CFD Analysis of Aeronautics Vehicles and Parts.

Nuclear Space Propulsion Research

Under the Supervision of Dr. Ugur Guven, advanced research into nuclear space propulsion techniques are being conducted. Dr Ugur Guven specialises in perfecting the Gaseous Core Rocket Engine for deep space missions. COMSOL and ANSYS software is used along with specially written FORTRAN code to calculate the Neutron interactions and fissile kinetics in propulsion and the corresponding fluid dynamics of the outward flow from the nozzle.

CFD Research in Aeronautics

The Department is  involved in using Computational Fluid Dynamics to analyse Aeronautical structures to see how they can be improved under various flow conditions. Students can also take part in this particular research under the supervision of their faculty. Also several CFD workshops are organized for interested students.

Cubesat Research for Earthquake Detection

Department is currently involved in research for designing a Cubesat that will be deployed with a LEO orbit designed to provide maximum coverage on India, Indian Ocean and East Asia for the purpose of monitoring seismic activity and the corresponding electromagnetic activity in the upper atmosphere. Currently in 2025, the Department is starting its own Cubesat Project called QuakeSat to be completed by 2028 and launched by 2029.

Spaceport Design for Research by GD Goenka Aerospace Department for Aerospace Students

Similar to the Expansion of Airports in 1930s that led to the Boom in Aviation Industry, now there is a large boom in Spaceports that is causing a large demand. GD Goenka Aerospace Department is working on creating a blueprint for the Spaceports of the future as well as on how to manage spaceports and will be publishing it as a book with the help of Aerospace students.  Cutting edge research is conducted on this topic and presented regularly at international conferences.